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archaeology1 year ago

Ancient Rock Art and Dinosaur Tracks Unearthed in Brazil

Brazilian archaeologists have discovered 2,000-year-old rock carvings in Jalapão State Park, Brazil, depicting human footprints, celestial-body-like figures, and animals. The carvings were found on rocky cliffs and suggest a possible connection between ancient communities in the region. The findings, which include engravings and red paintings, shed light on the symbolic repertoire of precolonial populations and may provide new information about their way of life and spirituality. The park faces threats such as erosion, vandalism, and deforestation, prompting plans to preserve and disseminate the region's archaeological heritage.

via Livescience.com|
#archaeology#brazil#indigenous-groups
archaeology2 years ago

"Drought uncovers ancient rock carvings resembling emojis along the Amazon River"

Ancient rock carvings, estimated to be between 1,000 and 2,000 years old, have been revealed on the shores of the Rio Negro in the Amazon region due to an unprecedented drought. The petroglyphs, including human faces, animals, and tool sharpening marks, were previously sighted during a severe drought in 2010 but have re-emerged this month as water levels dropped further. Fragments of ceramics dating back thousands of years have also been found at the site, which was home to large Indigenous villages in pre-Columbian times. The petroglyphs have not been studied extensively, but researchers are estimating their age based on similar carvings in other parts of the central Amazonia region.

via The Guardian|
#amazon#archaeology#drought
archaeology2 years ago

"Drought in Amazon Reveals Ancient Emoji-Like Carvings"

Ancient rock carvings, believed to be 1,000 to 2,000 years old, have been exposed along the Amazon River due to record low water levels caused by a severe drought. The carvings, including human faces and grooves thought to be used for sharpening weapons, were first discovered in 2010 but have become more visible this year. Archaeologists hope that the newfound variety of carvings will provide insights into their origins and the precolonial history of the region.

via Reuters Canada|
#amazon-river#archaeology#drought
archaeology2 years ago

Ancient Swedish Petroglyphs Reveal People, Ships, and Animals.

Researchers have discovered around 40 petroglyphs, dating back around 2,700 years, on a granite rock face in western Sweden. The petroglyphs depict ships, people, and animal figures, including four-legged creatures that may be horses. The biggest one shows a ship that is 13 feet long. The petroglyphs were likely created by people standing on a boat or a platform constructed on ice. The exact meaning of the carvings is uncertain, but they may have served to mark ownership or tell a story.

via msnNOW|
#ancient-art#archaeology#petroglyphs